Senior Animator

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Position: Senior Animator
Location: Remote Working Arrangement 

Jackalope Games is seeking a Senior Animator to join our team. Work directly with a dedicated and experienced group of developers to establish a new studio and project.

Our animation team is looking for a passionate Senior Handkey Animator to infuse energy and life into our player and enemy characters. Focusing on melee combat, you will play a critical role in defining the look and feel of our gameplay experience. This is a hands-on position where you will push the limits of animation for melee combat!

Responsibilities:
•    Create AAA handkey animations for melee combat, focusing on both player and enemy interactions
•    Collaborate closely with the Animation and Art Director to create unique and engaging combat experiences
•    Work with Design and other departments to create expressive and dynamic action gameplay animations
•    Improve and optimize animation tools and pipelines
•    Participate in quality review processes through in-person feedback and open forums
•    Contribute to the engine-side implementation and polish of your animated assets
•    Actively play the game and research others in the genre to push the bounds of industry standards

Requirements:
•    5 years of experience in game development character animation
•    Shipped at least one AAA product as an Animator
•    Highly developed sense for animation and its founding principles in relation to melee combat gameplay
•    Proficiency in keyframing strong gameplay animations and executing at a high level
•    Ability to take a character from concept to polish and handle existing data in various states
•    Experience with Maya or comparable animation software
•    Ability to self-motivate and prioritize/manage tasks to meet deadlines in a remote environment
•    Passion for collaboration and effective communication of feedback
•    Startup mindset to adapt flexibly to change

Nice-to-Have:
•    Strong understanding of UE4+ animation systems and workflows
•    Experience working with animation outsourcers, providing clear direction and constructive feedback
•    Proficiency in creating realistic and stylized combat animations
•    Experience with motion capture and the ability to refine and polish mocap data
•    Experience in developing animations for a variety of character types, including humanoids, creatures, and bosses
•    Prior experience in a startup or new studio environment, demonstrating adaptability and a proactive mindset

**Please include a link to your portfolio.**

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